# Nowheremen

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This article is about the alternate reality game. For the comic, see [Nowhere Men (comic)](/source/Nowhere_Men_(comic)).

***Nowheremen*** is an [alternate reality game](/source/Alternate_reality_game) and [web video](/source/Web_video) series that is centered on the fictional disappearance of Derek Francis Border.[1] Players must solve interactive puzzles and [treasure hunts](/source/Treasure_hunt_(game)) across various mediums, including clues that are embedded within the video series.[2] As users discover more about Derek's disappearance, the story becomes commentary about modern U.S. security efforts, recruiting techniques and the nature of modern surveillance.

Started in September 2007,[3] clues were delivered to users approximately on a weekly basis. The series, however, did not premiere until January 22, 2008.

Though a title card for "X12 Productions" appears before the series trailer (released January 8, 2008), it is still unclear if there is a larger company or other interest behind the game.

## References

1. Matheson, Whitney. ["'Nowheremen' is on to something"](http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/2008/01/nowheremen-is-o.html). *Pop Candy*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080523211149/http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/2008/01/nowheremen-is-o.html) May 23, 2008 at the Wayback Machine.

1. ["Website of the Day: Nowheremen.net"](https://www.popsugar.com/tech/Online-TV-Show-Nowheremen-Premieres-978737?r=headline). *Popsugar*. January 23, 2008.

1. Alice (January 9, 2008). ["Nowheremen"](http://www.wonderlandblog.com/wonderland/2008/01/nowheremen.html). *Wonderland*

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.nowheremen.net)
- [X12 Productions](http://www.x12productions.com)

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